A healthy hot chocolate loaded with all the superfoods needed to give your body a little boost. Unsweetened dark cacao, cinnamon, and turmeric combine with a tiny pinch of black pepper to help the body absorb the turmeric. It is creamy, frothy, and comforting; a hot chocolate that will make you feel good.
Turmeric Infused Healthy Hot Chocolate
Ok so I totally made this Turmeric Infused Healthy Hot Chocolate resigned to the fact that there was no way the kids were going to drink it.
They have pretty sophisticated taste buds and will give pretty much anything a try, but this was a little far from the hot chocolate they had around the Holidays, and I was completely expecting a stand-off.
My 5yo took a sip, looked and me, and no joke said:
'ok mummy, I know you did something coz I can see you waiting to see if we will drink it, but it's delicious so I am going to drink it anyway. Don't tell me what you did to it until I am finished'.
TWO cups each later and she finally wanted the truth.
She guessed ginger which was pretty close!
She doesn't know what turmeric is, so she was pretty nonplussed when I told her...
You will need:
- milk of choice (i used unsweetened almond milk)
- unsweetened raw cacao powder
- pure maple syrup (erythritol and stevia for keto)
- ground cinnamon
- ground turmeric
- pinch of black pepper
That's it!
Use leftover ground turmeric in these turmeric shots next.
When Is The Best Time To Enjoy A Turmeric Infused Healthy Hot Chocolate?
Any time is a good time for hot chocolate.
Especially if it's a healthy hot chocolate!!
This drink is so comforting and so warming.
I have it on cold days, especially when I feel that familiar tickle in the back of my throat indicating an oncoming cough.
I also have it on warm days when I need something warm but I have already used up my allocated coffee quota for the day (which is happening faster and faster these days!)
It is only subtly sweet, and with the addition of the turmeric it actually takes on a slight savory undertone which I just love.
And hey, if a 3 and 5-year-old guzzle down 2 cups a piece when they have been promised a hot chocolate it has to be good, right!?!
Why Is Turmeric A Good Addition To A Healthy Hot Chocolate?
I could wax lyrical about the health benefits of turmeric, but I'll save that for another post.
Just know that I have been adding turmeric to EVERYTHING lately.
I have even managed to source some locally made fermented turmeric, and that has been making its way into my warm water every morning.
It's amazing!!!
I make this turmeric-infused healthy hot chocolate on the stovetop, and once everything is warm and smooth I pop it into the blender for about a minute to give it that signature froth needed for a great hot chocolate.
If you do this just remember to pour it out of the blender as soon as it gets frothy and pop some hot soapy water in there or you could end up with a yellow tinge to the jug.
I do NOT want to be responsible for stained goods so do it ASAP ok??
OK!
You could also froth your milk in the milk frother attachment of your coffee machine if you have one.
If you are in the market for a new blender, I have a Vitamix and absolutely swear by it. I have tried plenty of other blenders, and none give the level of smoothness I like, especially not when it comes to greens-based smoothies.
The obvious next step from being a hot chocolate hand model...
Give Me More Turmeric Recipes
Do you think you could swing this by the kids? Or will this be reserved solely for mum and dad?
Oh and if you need some more recipes to use up that turmeric now that you have bought it, then check these turmeric-based recipes out:
Pressure Cooker Carrot Ginger and Turmeric Soup
Or these amazing recipes from me and some other fantastic bloggers:
- Turmeric and Honey Parchment Baked Chicken Breasts
- Baked Turmeric Banana Oatmeal Donuts
- Turmeric Muffins from Natural Fit Foodie;
- Turmeric Popcorn with Garlic and Dill from My Sequined Life;
- Butter Leaf, Sprout, Carrot, and Pomegranate Salad with Turmeric Vinaigrette from Fearless Dining.
Happy Drinking
xx
Recipe
Turmeric Infused Healthy Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 3 cups milk of choice, (i used unsweetened almond milk)
- 4 tablespoon unsweetened raw cacao powder
- 4 teaspoon pure maple syrup (erythritol and stevia for keto)
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoon ground turmeric
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to simmer. Continue whisking for 3 minutes until everything is smooth and incorporated.3 cups milk of choice,, 4 tablespoon unsweetened raw cacao powder, 4 teaspoon pure maple syrup, 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 teaspoon ground turmeric, pinch of black pepper
- Remove from heat and drink immediately.
- Optional: if you like you hot chocolate to be frothy then pop the smooth hot mixture into a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes until you get a nice froth on top.
Nutrition
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The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Nora says
I had my doubts about this recipe because I often make golden milk and these spice levels seemed high, but it turned out great. The turmeric is a little strong but works with the cacao and cinnamon surprisingly well.
Best of all, this is an ideal drink to help with menstrual cycle or other inflammatory pain!
Donna says
I am so glad you gave it a try and it worked for you Nora 🙂 How had I never thought to use this with the menstrual cycle? I know what I will be having next time!
Fred says
Nice recipe. Though, I find it disturbing that you tell your kids the names of the vegetables wrongly. They need to know the proper names of vegetables and what they are tasting.
Donna says
Thanks for the input Fred!
CARLTON ONEAL says
Excellent extra special gorgeous healthy food with turmeric and BLACK pepper!
Kat Jeter says
This is such a great idea. I love the health benefits of turmeric and I'm always looking for new ways to work it into my diet. I can't wait to try this.
Susanne says
I've been reading a lot about the benefits of turmeric. This seems like a very non-intimidating way to try it!
Susanne
Donna1 says
Super easy way to give it a go, and well there is chocolate in there so it can't go wrong 🙂
Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen says
Wow! I've been trying to incorporate turmeric more into my diet and absolutely LOVE this idea. The fact that your kids loved it makes me want to try this even more. Thank you for this recipe, I cannot wait to make it!
Donna1 says
YES! If the kids love it I know I am not trying to convince myself it tastes good, as they are my harshest critics 🙂
Dima karam says
woww! I've got to try this recipe, I made recently a fruit smoothie with turmeric because it is such a healthy super spice. And amazing photos by the way!
Donna1 says
Yum, I have been adding turmeric to my all smoothies too 🙂 Thank you, I just loved the contrast of the dark yellow drink with that blue board!!